Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'
From my garden
Rainforest Sunrise went into the back bed by the pond the same afternoon as several other hostas, and it's grown into a tidy little clump with a bright gold center and dark green margins. Unlike most hostas it actually wants a bit more sun; the gold gets more vivid for it. One of the smallest hostas I grow, easy to tuck near the front of a bed.
Traits at a glance
| Mature size | Mini |
|---|---|
| Height | 8 in |
| Spread | 16 in |
| Leaf color | Variegated |
| Variegation | Gold-centered |
| Sun tolerance | Sun tolerant |
| Slug resistance | High |
| Deer resistance | Standard (hostas are deer candy; none are deer-proof) |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Bloom | Lavender, Jul-Aug |
| Registered | 2003, J. Anderson |
Where to buy 'Rainforest Sunrise'
Availability shifts with the season, especially outside spring. These vendors carried it when I last checked.
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If 'Rainforest Sunrise' isn't quite it
Similar varieties: Patriot, June, Frances Williams, Curly Fries, Blue Mouse Ears. Or start the finder with your own filters.